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Following their latest Clasico triumph, Barcelona will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at La Liga summit when the Catalan giants take ...

as well as how to stream live online. [Barcelona](https://www.goal.com/en/team/barcelona/agh9ifb2mw3ivjusgedj7c3fe) will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at [La Liga](https://www.goal.com/en/primera-divisi%C3%B3n/34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t) summit when the Catalan giants take on rock-bottom [Elche](https://www.goal.com/en/team/elche/4yg9ttzw0m51048doksv8uq5r) on Saturday. GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S.

A return to Barcelona seemed like an impossible dream for the La Liga leaders, but it now appears to be a genuine possibility. Club officials launched an ...

The situation is now open, way more than it was in December when Messi was close to extending his contract with PSG.” [Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) have been desperate to re-sign Messi ever since he left in 2021, but with his contract at PSG winding down, they are closer than ever to making their dreams a reality. [CaughtOffside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/04/01/barcelona-transfer-news-lionel-messi-psg/) that Barcelona are in the running to secure Messi’s signature, although an official offer has yet to be presented.

Elche's predicted line-up vs Barcelona: Edgar Badia; Jose Carmona, Heliberton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdu; Pedro Bigas, Carlos Clerc; Pere Milla, Omar Mascarell, ...

Tete Morente (Elche) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Fidel (Elche) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation. Jules Koundé (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Marcos Alonso (Barcelona) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box. Ansu Fati (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box following a fast break. Gumbau (Elche) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box. Pedro Bigas (Elche) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Elche 0, Barcelona 2. Barcelona now have a three-goal lead, as Gavi wins the ball back and feeds Lewandowski, who scores his second of the game.

Romano added that PSG have tabled a contract offer for Messi and that remains very much valid as they insist on renewing his deal. “But for sure, Barcelona are ...

The situation is now open, way more than it was in December when Messi was close to extending his contract with PSG.” “Barcelona feel they are in the race to sign Messi,” Romano said. The Catalans are yet to make an official offer for the Argentine, but the situation is wide open.

Transfer window specialist laid out two factors in FC Barcelona's pursuit of Lionel Messi, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June.

The situation is now open, way more than it was in December when Messi was close to extending his contract with PSG.” However, it’s a long shot as the PSG star appears keen on playing in the UEFA Champions League. “Barcelona feel they are in the race to sign Messi,” Romano said.

Barcelona meanwhile come into this matchup full of confidence after making easy work of Roma in the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-finals earlier this ...

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However, it could get worse, with their finances being investigated by UEFA, which could lead to a ban from European football for the Serie A side. However, La ...

[Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) themselves are being [investigated](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/23/uefa-open-investigation-into-barcelona-off-the-back-of-el-caso-negreira) by UEFA over Caso Negreira, although the club’s hierarchy are [confident](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/23/barcelonas-stance-revealed-following-uefas-investigation-into-barcelona-over-caso-negreira) that they will not be punished over matter. [Real Madrid](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) have kept their hopes of the league alive after the initial proposal fell apart in 2021. The Italian giants were hit with a 15 point deduction earlier this season, which has severely dented their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

Barcelona have shaken off any chance of possible early nerves in their La Liga clash with Elche.

[Xavi](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/xavi-hernandez) opted for sweeping changes to his starting XI, following the international break, up against the basement side in the Spanish top flight, at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. [April 1, 2023]

LaLiga leaders Barcelona can go 15 points clear of Real Madrid with a win at bottom club Elche. Kick-off at 3:00 p.m. ET.

26 Here they take on an Elche side desperate for points in a seemingly hopeless battle to avoid the drop. It’s been four long years, but Barcelona look as if they’re finally about to get their hands back on the LaLiga trophy. Over the course of the next 90 minutes, I’ll be bringing you build-up, team news and plenty, plenty more. They are joined on the treatment table for this clash by defender Andreas Christensen. Thanks for that one, guys. He's Elche's fourth (yes, fourth) manager this season after Machín, Jorge Almirón and Francisco. Two wins in 26 league matches, one and home and one away. He looks like he could be the front man in a Nirvana tribute band but this is in fact new Elche boss Sebastián Beccacace. Let's not beat around the bush here. Is that Eric García in midfield? Ronala Araújo is fit to play, Frenkie de Jong isn't.

Barcelona have confirmed transfer talks with Lionel Messi over a possible return to the Catalan club for the Argentine this summer.

LaLiga top scorer Lewandowski got back on goal trail after three goalless league games, opening the scoring in the 20th minute with a close-range finish after ...

[Ronald Araujo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270821/Ronald-Araújo) headed the ball down to him in front of goal. A great night for the forwards and players who needed and gained a lot of confidence," Xavi added. "He has the Barcelona profile. It is still early but he is a player I like," Xavi said. "Players that have not participated a lot came in to the side and played at a really good level. [Ousmane Dembele](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/229744/Ousmane-Dembélé), [Pedri](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250465/Pedri), [Raphinha](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231050/Raphinha) and [Frenkie de Jong](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/219022/frenkie-de-jong).

Goals by Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres carried Barcelona to a rather straightforward 4-0 win against Elche.

Jules Koundé had an opportunity in the final minutes only to see his effort cleared by the defender. The Catalans head into that match with a 1-0 lead. Ronald Araújo set up the goal as his header placed it on the platter for the striker.

FC Barcelona beat Elche 4-0 to go 15 points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

65' GOAL - FC BARCELONA - Robert Lewandowski makes it 3-0 to Barcelona with his second of the evening! 19' GOAL - FC BARCELONA - Robert Lewandowski scores his 16th La Liga goal of the season! Ferran Torres whips in a delicious cross and Robert Lewandowski meets it from a few yards out but puts it over the bar. He was in the right place at the right time for both of his goals, neither were the cleanest strikes but both ended up in the back of the net. His side pushed forward with courage and did well to go in at the break only 1-0 down. Barcelona started the second half with more attacking intent, looking to kill the game off and after 10 minutes they had their second goal thanks to a superb solo special from Ansu Fati.

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Robert Lewandowski will be looking to get on the scoresheet tonight after failing to score in his last three for Barcelona as well as in both games for Poland during the international break. This is Sebastian Beccacece's first match as Elche manager and his first match in Spanish football! Robert Lewandowski scores his 16th La Liga goal of the season!